Snowball Earth

Imagine a world wrapped entirely in ice, from pole to pole, with frozen oceans and glaciers covering every continent. This isn't science fiction—it's a theory about Earth's distant past known as "Snowball Earth." Over 700 million years ago, our planet may have experienced a series of global ice ages so severe that even tropical regions froze solid. But how did this happen? And more importantly, how did life survive such extreme conditions? Join us as we explore the fascinating evidence behind Snowball Earth, from ancient rocks to microscopic fossils, and uncover the dramatic story of our planet's coldest chapter. We'll delve into the potential causes, the consequences for early life, and how Earth eventually thawed, setting the stage for the diverse world we know today.

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